Billy Bob Thornton directed this film.
June was an especially warm month, most everybody kept in the shade while we filmed during the day.
There were 4 days of filming at the old NM state pen. It was made to look like a 1940's Mexican prison.
Local casting agencies, notably Rainbow Casting, did their best to provide the scruffiest folks as prisoners.
The day filming consisted of a damn scary fight between
Henry Thomas & 'Slasher Estevan' (Local actor Clark Sanchez)
The night shooting consisted of the fight scene in the chowhall between
Matt Damon & an assassin. (Los Angeles stuntman Gilberto Rosales)
Mr. Thornton was especially gracious & generous with his time & consideration to his cast, extras & crew.
Thank you Mr. Thornton, for a great time! |
